Mark Udall on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (CO-2)

Prevent criminals from buying and carrying deadly weapons

To unite both gun rights advocates and those supporting more gun control laws, we must focus on preventing criminals from purchasing and carrying deadly weapons. I am working with gun owner organizations to find ways that we can add more target shooting
ranges and recreational opportunities for responsible gun owners without compromising public safety. Smart gun policy means finding the correct balance between gun use and public safety, and to do so in a way that respects constitutional liberties.

Source: Campaign website, www.markudall.com
Aug 16, 2008

Hunting & angling tradition generates income and jobs

From the largest herds of elk in North America to its gold medal fisheries, Colorado is home to world-class hunting and angling--and home to some of the most passionate and seasoned sportsmen and women in the United States. Not only are their outdoor
pastimes Colorado traditions, but they are significant to Colorado’s economy. Hunting, fishing and wildlife watching generate more than $1 billion a year, and supports at least 20,000 full-time jobs in our state.

Source: Campaign website, www.markudall.com, “Issues”
Mar 2, 2008

Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers.

A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. A YES vote would:

Prohibit individuals from filing a qualified civil liability action

Exempt lawsuits brought against individuals who knowingly transfer a firearm that will be used to commit a violent or drug-trafficking crime

Exempt lawsuits against actions that result in death, physical injury or property damage due solely to a product defect

Dismiss of all civil liability actions pending on the date of enactment

Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse.

Vote to pass a bill that would prohibit liability lawsuits from being brought against gun manufacturers and dealers based on the criminal misuse of firearms. The bill would also block these actions from being brought up against gun trade organizations and against ammunition makers and sellers. The measure would apply immediately to any pending cases. Several specific exceptions to the ban exist. This includes civil suits would be allowed against a maker or dealer who "knowingly and willfully violated" state or federal laws in the selling or marketing of a weapon. Design and manufacturing defect lawsuits are also permitted when weapons are "used as intended.

While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. But our successes would not be possible without the tireless efforts and countless hours of service our nearly three million members have given to champion Second Amendment rights and support NRA programs.

While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. But our successes would not be possible without the tireless efforts and countless hours of service our nearly three million members have given to champion Second Amendment rights and support NRA programs.

The following ratings are based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionaire sent to all Congressional candidates; the NRA assigned a letter grade (with A+ being the highest and F being the lowest).